Do you ever feel like you’re giving everything to everyone else—but still feel like it’s never enough?

In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, a pioneer in holistic women’s development and author of Rewrite the Mother Code. They dive deep into what it means to mother—not just children, but dreams, businesses, and most importantly, yourself.

Dr. Gertrude unpacks her journey of discovering that motherhood is not limited to birthing a child—it’s a role every woman holds, whether she has children or not. Together, they explore how self-mothering is the key to healing, growth, and breaking generational cycles.

If you’ve ever felt like your role is “less than” or questioned your capacity to nurture and create, this episode is your call to step into your true, divine purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to rewrite your own mother code and define motherhood on your own terms
• Why self-mothering is the foundation for growth and healing
• How to break free from societal expectations and step into divine nurturing
• The connection between birthing dreams and birthing life—whether it's children, businesses, or vision
• How to mother yourself so you can show up powerfully for others

Timestamps

[01:30] Dr. Gertrude’s journey from economic analyst to holistic women’s coach [

05:00] How pre-marital counseling sparked her personal growth journey

[10:00] Navigating family dynamics, marriage, and healing generational trauma

[15:00] Why self-mothering matters more than society tells you

[18:00] Redefining “motherhood”—birthing ideas, businesses, and nurturing self

[23:00] How to recognize your mother code and rewrite it for freedom

[30:00] Letting go of guilt and shame: mothering yourself without limits

[35:00] How self-mothering empowers everything you do—business, relationships, life

[40:00] How to begin self-mothering today

Quotes:

“Motherhood is not limited to birthing children; it’s the capacity to create, nurture, and transform.”

“If you aren’t mothering yourself, you can’t fully show up for anyone else.”

“We’ve been conditioned to think self-sacrifice is noble—but self-mothering is revolutionary.”

“You have the power to birth life in many forms—dreams, businesses, visions. Motherhood is expansive, not limited.”

Community & Resources

The Confidence Blueprint

Fit From Within Journal

The Confident Woman Community

Connect with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

• Website: Dr. Gertrude Lyons
• Get Her Book: Rewrite the Mother Code

Connect with Rachel:

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Podcast IG: @theconfidentwoman.co